The Mexia cross country team seems to be hitting their stride after both the varsity boys and girl’s teams came back home from the Teague Cross Country Meet with first place finishes.
Macie Martinez led the varsity Ladycats with her second-place finish.
The varsity team ended up with five members placing in the top 20, which included Martinez, Sammie Samaniego (14th), Paulina Venegas (15th), Jessica Gonzalez (16th) and Aislinn Venegas (19th).
The Blackcat varsity team had three runners place in the top five and one in the top 15.
Diego Rivera led the way with a second-place finish.

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